Tephrosia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that has a pantropical distribution. It is a common wasteland weed. In many parts it is under cultivation as green manure crop. It is found throughout India and Sri Lanka in poor soils. Common names include: Bengali: জংলী নীল (Jangli neel), বন নীল। English: Fish poison, Wild indigo Hawaiian: ʻAuhuhu, Ahuhu, ʻAuhola, Hola Hindi name: Sarphonk, Sharpunkha Rajasthani: Masa Tamil: Kollukkai Velai (கொள்ளுக்காய்_வேளை) Telugu: Vempali (వెంపలి)